School Information

37.7
Total Cost $20,780
Total Enrollment 29,934
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 19 : 1

The University of Tennessee

http://www.tennessee.edu
527 Andy Holt Tower, Knoxville, Tennessee 37996
(865) 974-1000

Mission Statement As the state's flagship comprehensive research institution, UT Knoxville's primary purpose is to move forward the frontiers of human knowledge and enrich and elevate society. The mission of the University of Tennessee is to: * Advance the community of learning by engaging in scientific research, humanistic scholarship, and artistic creation; * Provide a high quality educational experience to undergraduate students in a diverse learning environment--promoting the values and institutions of democracy that prepare students to lead lives of personal integrity and civic responsibility in a global society; * Prepare the next generations of skilled and ethical professionals by ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At The University of Tennessee, 93.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 69.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $6,573), and 40% receive loans ($6,627 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,254.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending The University of Tennessee is $13,139 per year.

Yearly Tuition
The University of Tennessee Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $6,850
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $22,168
Tuition Graduate in State $6,826
Tuition Graduate Out of State $21,844
Living Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $20,780
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $36,098
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 12,234 people applied to The University of Tennessee. Of the applicants, 73.0% were admitted (73.0% male & 72.0% female ) and 42.0% accepted (45.0% male and 39.0% female)

Of the 21,182 undergraduate students at The University of Tennessee, 7.0% are part-time. A majority (91.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 25.0% of the 8,752 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     87.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     84.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     53.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     31.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     61.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     61.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline dec 1
Admissions Office Phone (865) 974-2184
Admissions Office Email graduateadmissions.utk.edu
Admissions Office Address 1301-1331 Circle Park Dr SW, Knoxville, Tennessee
Admissions Transfer URL http://admissions.utk.edu/undergraduate/apply/requirements.shtm
Admissions Website http://admissions.utk.edu/undergraduate/apply/requirements.shtml (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.applyweb.com/apply/utk/index.html
Application Fee $30

In order to be accepted to The University of Tennessee, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 640
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 530
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 650
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 24
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 29
ACT English (25th Percentile) 24
ACT English (75th Percentile) 30
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 23
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 28
 
The University of Tennessee Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 149 38 10
Agricultural Business and Management, Other 13
Agricultural Economics 7
Agriculture, General 7
Animal Sciences, General 67 5 1
Food Science 18 7 2
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management 4
Plant Sciences, General 36 11
Unknown program 15 4
Architecture and related services 51 12
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) 51 6
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning 6
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 1 96
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other 96
Women's Studies 1
Biological and biomedical sciences 196 30 34
Anatomy 11
Animal Physiology 1
Biochemistry 4 3
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 11 5
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 196
Ecology 5 7
Epidemiology 8
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology 2 7
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 776 325 22
Accounting 138 72
Business Administration and Management, General 81 236 15
Business/Commerce, General 4
Business/Managerial Economics 18 4 4
Finance, General 160
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 3
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 28
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 17 9
Logistics and Materials Management 178
Management Science, General 4
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 152
Communication, journalism, and related programs 415 14 12
Advertising 62
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 130
Journalism 52
Journalism, Other 105
Mass Communication/Media Studies 14 12
Public Relations/Image Management 63
Radio and Television 3
Computer and information sciences and support services 14 28 10
Computer Science 14 28 10
Education 5 37 262 39
Agricultural Teacher Education 16 6
Art Teacher Education 0
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services 12 1
Curriculum and Instruction 11
Education, General 223 33
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 5 10 4
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 1
Special Education and Teaching, General 19
Technical Teacher Education 2
Engineering 8 333 158 50
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering 14 7 1
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering 7 2
Architectural Engineering 4
Biomedical/Medical Engineering 7 1
Chemical Engineering 20 4 1
Civil Engineering, General 70 32 4
Computer Engineering, General 10 5 1
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 28 22 13
Engineering Physics 3
Engineering Science 34 12 2
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 12
Industrial Engineering 13 13 4
Materials Engineering 7 10 13
Mechanical Engineering 1 91 16 6
Nuclear Engineering 3 36 15 4
Polymer/Plastics Engineering 1
Engineering technologies/technicians 2
Engineering/Industrial Management 2
English language and literature/letters 148 19 6
English Language and Literature, General 148 19 6
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 162 40 4
Consumer Economics 35 2
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 3
Family Systems 3
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 42 14
Human Development and Family Studies, General 82 24 1
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 80 16 3
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 15
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 3
French Language and Literature 14 6
German Language and Literature 1 5
Italian Language and Literature 1
Russian Language and Literature 2
Spanish Language and Literature 47 5
Health professions and related clinical sciences 8 264 227 582
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences 12 7 7
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 1
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 9
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist 5
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD) 6
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 29 10
Dentistry (DDS, DMD) 83
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 1
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other 12
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 6
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 2 5
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 2
Medical Informatics 5
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD) 9
Medicine (MD) 140
Nurse Anesthetist 1
Nursing Science (MS, PhD) 1 57
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 169 94
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 27
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada]) 162
Physical Therapy/Therapist 55
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) 29
Public Health, Other 6 9
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 39 20
Veterinary Medicine (DVM) 61
History 87 5 2
History, General 87 5 2
Legal professions and studies 138
Law (LLB, JD) 138
Library science 69
Library Science/Librarianship 69
Mathematics and statistics 8 43 38 4
Mathematics, General 34 8 4
Statistics, General 8 9 30
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 4 18 25
Gerontology 3
Medieval and Renaissance Studies 1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 18
Systems Science and Theory 25
Natural resources and conservation 44 16 6
Forestry, General 24 6
Natural Resources/Conservation, General 6
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management 20 10
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 187 72 1
Health and Physical Education, General 39
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 93 10 1
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 13 23
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 81
Philosophy and religious studies 33 3
Philosophy 24 3
Religion/Religious Studies 9
Physical sciences 31 21 27
Chemistry, General 17 6 11
Geology/Earth Science, General 6 4 2
Physics, General 8 11 14
Psychology 4 436 45 29
Educational Psychology 4 39 3
Industrial and Organizational Psychology 6
Psychology, General 436 6 20
Public administration and social service professions 1 45 224 2
Public Administration 10 18
Social Work 1 35 206 2
Social sciences 399 30 13
Anthropology 57 3 2
Economics, General 40
Geography 28 13 4
Political Science and Government, General 203 8 5
Sociology 71 6 2
Visual and performing arts 161 53
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 14
Commercial and Advertising Art 26
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 19 6
Fine/Studio Arts, General 45 10
Interior Design 17
Music, General 40 37
 
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